Sandra Marie Tinker
November 22, 1947 - July 26, 2008
Obituary
Sandra Sandy Marie Tinker
Born November 22, 1947 in Vancouver, WA; died July 26, 2008 in Federal Way, WA at the age of 60. Sandy loved singing from an early age and sang at Grange Halls with her brother Bobby when they were young. Her singing and music were her life.
Sandy was a kid at heart and loved making people laugh. She loved to entertain anyone around her with her keen sense of humor.
A long time employee, Sandy retired from the legal department at Boeing in 2006.
Sandy is survived by her mother Irene Porter of Vancouver, WA, brother Bob Porter, and sister-in-law Ann Porter both of Westport, WA, nieces Jennifer Robins of Blaine, WA, and Angela Richmond of Waterville, WA.
Memorial Service Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 1:00pm at Bonney-Watson Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Point Rd., Federal Way, WA 98023 253839-7317.
In the Boeing Law Department there seemed to always be an occasion for a skit and Tink was always a part of instigating it. I made sure I was one of the volunteers to work with Tink on those skits because she made the process so much fun. No one was safe from the hilarious lampoons!! I think people were actually honored to be targeted in the “roasts” she had so much creative input in developing!! Some of my happiest memories at Boeing are the ones that Tink graced. She leaves us all with so many happy memories and a smile.
There is never a time that I think of Sandy and do not smile. Even at a sad time like this,I can’t think her and not remember all the jokes,pranks,and laughs we shared at each others expense. I am sure she will be missed by a great number of people.
As the song says: There’s a hole in the world tonight!
I did “Stinker’s” hair for the last 16 years and she was my favorite client! Sandy was such a fun lady. everyone at my salon loved her as well as she always brought smiles and jokes through the door.Even when she was sad with her current life issues. I will miss her terribly and loved her dearly! not as a client but as a friend. RIP “STINKER” from everyone at Salon Capelli Capelli Especialy “CaCa”
Sandy was a trickster after my own heart! Her “Royal Shortness” kept things lively and light. She was always supportive of her friends and they of her, especially these last few years. I’m going to miss her and will sign off with her classic, “LYDC.”
I worked with Sandy in the law department for at least ten years. Tink was such a funny, happy person. She will be so missed. There won’t be a November 22 when I won’t think of her.
I am very sad to her of Sandy’s passing. I worked with Sandy in the Seattle Law Department. It was a pleasure to have known her. She will be greatly missed. I will also remember November 22nd. My thoughts and prayers are with her Family.
Sandy was such fun–I remember one Halloween she wore those fake lips made of wax all day at the office–hilarious. She took her music very seriously and put a lot of effort into preparing for performances, no matter how small the audience. We were all very lucky to have her with us.
I never worked with Sandy in the Law Department but I knew her from meetings and gatherings we both attended. She always made me smile and she will be greatly missed.
Sandy often did make me laugh when she was part of our Law team at Boeing. I am saddened to hear of her passing and will hold you all in my prayers as you grieve her loss.
With a song in her heart and a smile on her face, Sandy always brought joy and laughter to others. We will always remember her kind spirit, engaging sense of humor, and her friendship.
Sandy, I think of you every Halloween, remembering that time years ago when we both dressed up at work and went around the building cheering up the crabby engineers in their meetings, with candy and a little song and dance. I am so happy to have known you, I can hear your lovely voice in my heart.
I have known Sandy for 20 years and have shared many wonderful times with her over the years. When I think of Sandy, I think of happiness, joy, fun, music, bright colors, butterflies, animals, children, fish and the infamous “Mexican bathroom,” silly hats, masks and toys. She always knew how to make you laugh & smile with her exceptionally witty sense of humor and mischievous demeaner. She was a good friend with a heart of gold. There are no words to express my sorrow. I will miss my little friend so very much. God bless you Sandy.
So sorry to hear. I lost touch with Sandy after leaving the Law Department, but continued for a short period with hilarious emails from her that brighten my day. This is a devastating lost to her family. Sandy’s memories will bring smiles to our souls on each and every November 22nd.
Love and memories to the Family
I knew Sandy long before she joined Boeing and she was the same sweet prankster then. Her personality and funloving disposition was a joy to everyone. We will all miss her
To let you know that my prayers and thoughts are with Bobby and Irene and family. Sandy was a very special Cousin. We had some good times when we were together.good memories. Loved her much. Janice
I can still envision the twinkle in Sandi’s eyes with every conversation we shared. November 22nd will never be the same… we always knew it was Sandi’s birthday because of her humorous “reminders” about it being her birthday. Her spirit lives on! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and many friends as we all work through our loss. Sandi, we’ll see you later aligator…
Sandy was not only my sister-in-law but years before that she was my best friend and continued that way for many years. There were times we didn’t like each other or see eye to eye but I can truthfully say there has not been a day that has gone by without my thinking of her and wondering how and what she is doing – her death will not change that. She had a way about making an indelible mark on you and the ache in my heart for what was will now never be truly gone. I will treasure every memory and laugh we shared and there were a lot of them – I will miss you Sandy.
Our little “STinker” will always be a part of our lives. She once told me that her role in life was to make people smile and be happy. Her gift to all was her smile and caring … she will be missed, but always remembered.
I worked with Sandy from 1996 – 2006, and she was one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met. She could always make me laugh, and brought fun with her wherever she went.
As one of Sandy’s former Boeing coworkers, I teamed up with Sandy many times to entertain others at a shower, holiday celebration, retirement, or goodbye. I could always count on Sandy to add that wonderfully talented, mischievous spark she was so well known for. She always signed her emails LYDC Love ya, don’t change. Well, Sandy, I love ya, and that’ll never change. See you in Heaven!
I worked with Sandy for years in the Boeing Law Department, which means I was honored to celebrate her Birthday many times “NOVEMBER 22nd”. Actually, I believe she would start advertising her Birthday in early September. I always loved that about Sandy, she loved her Birthday no matter what age she was. I am very sad today, but I have a smile on my face remembering her sense of humor. If the family is interested, I have tapes of Law Department holiday skits that Sandy was always a part of.
Sandy – I will always remember how you loved to make us laugh. You were a ray of sunshine. I will miss you.
I had work with Sandy off and on for many years. It was always a pleasure to see her. Her humor and laughter gave me much joy. I regret we lost touch but I think of her often with a smile on my face. Sandy, I am a better person to have known you.
You always knew it was Sandy’s laughter you could hear from down the hallway. She was so fun-loving and full of smiles and grins. What a pleasure it was to know her. I will miss her.
I have known Sandy for over 20 years and enjoyed it whenever we could get together for a laugh. I will always remember November 22nd, who could forget… And Sandy’s favorite national Holiday, Halloween! Her Humor will be missed. Sandy, Thanks for the laughs.
Sandy was my good friend for almost 20 years. She introduced me to many additional good friends with whom we shared many wonderful great adventures. She taught me that a good Latte was worth more than $1. She organized a rafting trip on the Yakima & Monroe rivers. We explored Cabo San Lucas. I learned to dig clams not with much luck. She kept me laughing & provided many a good story to tell at her expense! She had a beautiful voice which she didn’t share near enough, but she sang a wonderful song at my wedding. I will miss her greatly!
What a terrible loss for all of us. Sandy’s mission in life was to make others happy and she did it so well. There is a hole in my heart because of her passing and I’ll never forget her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.